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Osteoarthritis Clinical Trials

Do you suffer from knee pain with stiffness in the mornings that lasts for more than 30 minutes? Knees cracking and popping? Osteoarthritis (OA) can prevent you from enjoying your daily activities. You should know that our clinic conducts osteoarthritis clinical trials and we are looking for volunteers in Birmingham, Alabama.

Have you ever considered taking part in a OA clinical trial? Investigative research studies help evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments that could one day improve the lives of millions of people.

Fill out the form on the right hand side of the page and see if you qualify for one of our osteoarthritis clinical trials →

If you are living with osteoarthritis, then you could qualify for a clinical trial at Achieve Clinical Research. Our research team is looking for volunteers like you. Please note that we can only enroll a limited number of participants, so contact us as soon as possible if you are interested.

Want to see if you qualify for one of our osteoarthritis clinical trials? There are two ways to do this:

Complete Our Online Form – Take a minute to fill out our online form in the right corner of the page. Please make sure that you provide an email address and phone number where you can be reached. A member of our staff will contact you shortly to discuss your eligibility and next steps.

Call Us – Pick up the phone and call us at (205) 757-8208 anytime between 7 AM and 5 PM weekdays.

Do You Qualify for an OA Clinical Trial?

This is a great question, because a clinically relevant diagnosis alone won’t qualify you for one of our osteoarthritis clinical trials. This is because each study has specific qualification criteria. For example, an applicant who has OA may be ineligible for a given study due to a specific medication they have taken before.

We can’t possibly list everything on this page, but here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to participate in an OA clinical trial:

We’re enrolling people with a clinical diagnosis of osteoarthritis.

Health insurance is not required to be eligible for a research study.

Applicants must be willing and able to comply with the protocol and all other study requirements.

Pregnant or expecting applicants won’t be eligible for enrollment.

Compensation for Clinical Trial Participation

Did you know that participating in an osteoarthritis clinical trial grants you access to premium-quality healthcare free of charge? All study-related care including physical examinations, laboratory services and study medications will be provided to participants for free.

Most osteoarthritis clinical trials offer a stipend to participants who complete the study. Not only are you helping improve future medications for OA, but you could receive compensation for your participation. The stipend offered will vary depending on the type of clinical study being conducted.

Osteoarthritis (OA) Signs & Symptoms

The most common symptom associated with osteoarthritis is pain and aching in the joints. The chronic joint pain of OA is made worse by movement and natural wear and tear from use. While some patients find momentary relief from keeping joints immobile, they can become significantly stiff after resting. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include:

Joint pain

Tenderness

Inflammation

Bone spurs

Morning stiffness

Joint deformity

Please Note: If you have any further questions about our osteoarthritis clinical trials or any of our other research studies at Achieve Clinical Research, you can contact us at (205) 757-8208. We are available from 7 AM to 5 PM every weekday.

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Principal Investigator

HayesWilliams MD PhD

Dr. Williams trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport Louisiana and completed his surgical Internship at Baptist Hospital in Birmingham, Al. He has a Master of Science degree in Biology and a Doctorate of Philosophy. Dr. Williams has been in private practice for 31 years. He has been conducting research with Achieve Clinical Research in the capacity of Medical Director and Principal Investigator since 2001.